David Lynch, the renowned filmmaker behind groundbreaking works such as 'Twin Peaks' and 'Blue Velvet,' has passed away at the age of 78. His family announced the news, expressing their grief and requesting privacy during this time.
David Lynch, the groundbreaking director of films and shows including 'Twin Peaks' and ' Blue Velvet ,' has died at the age of 78, his family announced Thursday.'It is with deep regret that we, his family, announce the passing of the man and the artist, David Lynch,' a statement posted to Lynch's social media reads. 'We would appreciate some privacy at this time. There's a big hole in the world now that he's no longer with us.
''The Elephant Man' earned Lynch his first of three Academy Award nominations for best director, followed by 'Blue Velvet' in 1986 and 'Mulholland Drive' in 2001, the latter also earning Lynch a best director prize at the Cannes Film Festival, where he previously earned the festival's top prize — the Palme d'Or — for 1990's 'Wild at Heart.'Lynch also directed the ill-fated 1984 movie adaptation of Frank Herbert's sci-fi novel 'Dune.
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